Driver

Tasc; McKnight and Bay (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid Leave - STD/LTD

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Full-Time Driver to provide transportation for clients to their housing and treatment placements. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least 1-2 years of experience in a transportation role. Responsibilities include maintaining agency vehicles, ensuring safe transport of clients, and following safety protocols. The position offers a starting salary of $40,000 - $43,000 based on experience, and benefits include medical and dental insurance, paid leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Valid IL state-issued driver’s license in good standing.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a driving or transportation-related role.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Transport clients to housing and treatment placements.
• Maintain agency vehicles and transportation logs.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of GPS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Agency vehicles

Job description

Career Opportunities with Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities

Location: 1301 Concordia Court
Springfield, IL, 62794

At TASC (Treatment Alternatives for Stronger Communities), our mission is to empower people and strengthen communities with impactful services. Since 1976, we have been guided by the belief that every individual holds the potential for positive change. We advocate, support, and most importantly, empower people to break barriers, find recovery, and reshape their destinies. Through Specialized Case Management™, we create a world where recovery, justice, and empathy lead to thriving communities. Our foundation is anchored at the intersection of behavioral health and the criminal legal system. Today, TASC also operates at the forefront of transformative solutions. We are a social impact organization that embodies a future where health, safety and justice is synonymous with hope. We are TASC!

DIVISION OVERVIEW:

The Housing Division provides safe, affordable housing paired with wraparound supportive services to individuals and families who have experienced chronic homelessness, mental illness, substance use disorders, or other significant barriers to stability. Guided by Housing First principles, the division works to promote long-term housing stability, improve health and well-being, and foster independence by integrating case management, clinical supports, and community engagement. Through partnerships with public agencies, funders, and community organizations, the division advances the nonprofit’s mission to reduce homelessness and create equitable pathways to housing security and self-sufficiency.

We are currently looking for Full-Time – Driver
Starting at $40,000 - $43,000; contingent upon experience, education, etc.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The B.R.I.D.G.E To Home (B2H) Program serves individuals returning from Illinois prisons who face significant and often compounded barriers to successful reentry. Frequently excluded from traditional housing and support systems, these individuals are at increased risk of homelessness and recidivism. The program’s primary goal is to provide permanent supportive housing for individuals traditionally considered hard to place, creating a foundation for long-term stability and successful reintegration into the community. Guided by low-barrier, housing placement principles, the B2H Program eliminates preconditions such as abstinence or mandatory treatment participation, offering immediate access to housing.

This position provides transportation for TASC clients to housing, treatment placements and other destinations as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transport clients from IDOC facility to housing units, to and from treatment placement appointments and other destinations as required by the TASC program.


• Maintains agency vehicles which include daily inspections for internal and external damage


• Maintains transportation logs (mileage and fuel) on vehicles driven


• Ensures clients are transported safely and cost-effectively


• Participates in monthly vehicle inspections


• Serves as a liaison between the agency and other providers of the program


• Follows agency's safety policies and procedures.


• Assist clients in achieving their established service plan goals and objectives.

Our Ideal candidate:

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Valid IL state-issued driver’s license in good standing.


• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a driving or transportation-related role.


• Familiarity with GPS and IL regional roadways.


• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold professional boundaries with clients.


• Experience working with justice-involved individuals, behavioral health clients, or vulnerable populations.


• CPR/First Aid certification.


• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening, if applicable.


• Bilingual (preferred depending on service population).

Our benefits package includes:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance and Flexible Spending


• Paid Leave - STD/LTD


• Paid Time Off/Sick Time/ Floating Holiday


• Tuition Reimbursement

If you are interested this position, please visit the TASC website at www.tasc.org and apply online.

TASC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free workplace. The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status or any other protected status in accordance with federal and state law.